12 Refugee Facts in the Philippines

1. A refugee is a person escaping his or her country because of the forced effects of persecution, war, or natural disaster. 
2. The year 2000 was the year that the United Nations declared 20 June at the celebration for World Refugee Day.
3. The first wave of refugees that came to the Philippines was the so-called "White Russians" of which 800 was a part of a fleet of almost 8,000 refugees that fled the persecution from the "Red Russians" or those who supported the 1917 Socialist Revolution. 250 worked in abaca plantations which were then a booming industry in Mindanao.
4. The second wave of refugees were the 1,200 European Jews that escaped the World War II Nazi persecution. These refugees were accepted by former President Manuel L. Quezon by issuing the Proclamation No. 173 on 21 August 1937 which later became the basis of Commonwealth Act 613 now known as Philippine Immigration Act of 1940. By this act, a Filipino can see Quezon monument in Tel Aviv, Israel, inscribed with his words of welcome for refugees, that: “the people of the Philippines will have in the future every reason to be glad that when the time of need came, their country was willing to extend a hand of welcome.”
5. The third wave of refugees to the Philippines was the Spanish Republicans who fled the Falange Española of General Francisco Franco from 1936 to 1939. It was due to the absolute neutrality being implemented by President Quezon during those time of the Spanish Civil War that these refugees were accepted in the Philippines.
6. The fourth wave of refugees was the Chinese immigrants that came because of the Chinese Civil War. It was in 1940 that the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940 was enacted and 30,000 Kuomintang Chinese group were welcomed. It was also the time the Philippines became a sovereign country and the foreigners were allowed to become naturalized Filipinos as stated in the Philippine Constitution.
7. The fifth wave of refugees was the second wave of White Russians, 6,000 of which were welcomed by former President Elpidio Quirino in 1948. These Russians left their community in Shanghai, China due to the impending communist forces and only the Philippines replied to their request for refugee status. This was also the time that the Displaced Persons Act of 1948 was amended.
8. The sixth wave of refugees to the Philippines came during the years of 1975 to 1992 wherein 2,700 Vietnamese "boat people" escaped the fallen South Vietnam Government and was allowed to stay in the country.
9. The seventh wave of refugees that arrived in the Philippines were Iranian refugees in the latter part of the 1970s during the Iranian Revolution.
10. The eighth wave of refugees came in 1980 to the Philippines which were made up of Indo-Chinese refugees including citizens from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. It was during this time that the Philippine Refugee Processing Center in Morong, Bataan was opened to accommodate and facilitate around 400,000 refugees from 1980 to 1994. 
11. The ninth wave of refugees was East Timorese during the time that the Timor was struggling for independence from Indonesia in 2000. Former President Joseph Estrada supported this action and was able to raise local funds to support these refugees.
12. In November 2016, due to the crisis in Syria, President Duterte announced that he is welcoming Syrian refugees to the Philippines.

References:

https://youtu.be/6BApCeQUBCg
https://borgenproject.org/refugees-in-the-philippines/
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2017/11/04/1755813/unhcr-praises-philippines-support-refugees
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/11/duterte-offers-refugees-home-philippines-161117073606596.html
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/96929-timeline-philippine-law-policies-refugees

Panagbenga 12 Interesting Facts

1. The pronunciation is "Panagbanga" despite having the presence of the letter “e”.
2. It began as an idea of a lawyer, Damaso E. Bangaoet, Jr., John Hay Poro Point Development Corporation (JPDC) Managing Director for Camp John Hay, who presented to the Board of Directors of JPDC the idea of spearheading the holding of a flower festival in Baguio City. The Board, then led by the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) Chairman Victor A. Lim and JPDC President Rogelio L. Singson, approved the project immediately. It was also decided that the Festival be held every February when Atty. Bangaoet explained that the weather in February is perfect giving folks a reason to visit Baguio City between Christmas season and Holy Week holidays.
3. In October 1995, the Baguio Flower Festival acquired an official logo chosen from entries to the Annual Camp John Hay Art Contest with a theme revolving around preserving the environment with a special emphasis on the flowers of the Cordillera. Instead of a complete painting, the distinguished board of judges led by the well-known artist BenCab chose a spray of sunflowers on the corner of the entry submitted by Trisha Tabangin, a student of the Baguio City National High School.
4. The Festival Hymn composed by Professor Macario Fronda of Saint Louis University was added rhythm and movements of the Bendian Dance, an Ibaloi dance of celebration.The Bendian dance’s circular movements speak of unity and harmony among the members of the tribe – themes that foreshadowed the coming together the various sectors of the community to bring the Flower Festival to life.
5. First Lady Amelita M. Ramos graciously opened the First Baguio Flower Festival, with the theme of “The Birth of a Tradition.”
6. The Second Baguio Flower Festival in the year 1996 began with the Festival acquiring a local name: Panagbenga, a Kankanaey (also spelled as Kankana-ey) term meaning “a season for blossoming, a time for flowering”, a name suggested by Ike Picpican, an archivist and curator of the Saint Louis University Museum.
7. Baguio Flower Festival Foundation (BFFF) was organised to manage the festival.
8. Panagbenga started for a period of 10 days before, then extended to two weeks, then three, then held for the whole month of February, then finally stretched to five weeks, taking full advantage of the presence of the alumni of the Philippine Military Academy during PMA Week, which is also timed during Valentine's Day.
9. The Parade and Street Dancing Competition is usually scheduled on the Fourth Saturday of February starting from Session Road up to Melvin Jones Grounds.
10. The Session Road in Bloom event is usually scheduled starting on the Fourth Monday of February until First Sunday of March.
11. Grand Float Parade is usually held on the Fourth Sunday of February starting Session Road up to Melvin Jones Grounds.
12. The theme for 2017 is “Inspired by Beauty, Nurtured by Nature.”

Sources:

http://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/travel/ph-travel/162523-panagbenga-2017-street-dance-parade-photos

https://www.panagbengaflowerfestival.com/
http://www.gobaguio.com/panagbenga/history-of-the-panagbenga.html#.WLKw4dJ97IU
http://www.philstar.com/travel-and-tourism/2014/02/17/1291401/panagbenga-festival-history
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panagbenga_Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50Jfv0NunVA

Some September Celebrations in the Philippines

SEPTEMBER

1. TUNA SA GENSAN or TUNA FESTIVAL - (General Santos City) 3-5 September or 5-12 September
2. HADANG FESTIVAL - (Calbayog, Samar) 7 September
3. KARATONG FESTIVAL - (Dulag, Leyte) 7 September
4. SARAKIKI - (Calbayog City, Samar) 1-8 September "The Filipino passion for cockfighting is celebrated with dancing and costumes which mimic the movements and appearance of the brave birds."
5. PANAGDADAPUN - (Cabarroquis, Quirino) 8-10 September "Presentation of 19 cultural groups residing in the province."
6. BONOK-BONOK FESTIVAL & SILOP CAVE ADVENTURE - (Surigao City) 9 September or 10 September "Behind Surigao's talented culture is its original tribal background. The Surigaonons go back to their roots this month as they celebrate their heritage with a loud, noisy street dancing parade."
7. PEÑAFRANCIA VIVA LA VIRGEN (Naga City, Bicol Region) - 2nd to 3rd week of September or 16 September (3rd Saturday of September) "Bicol Region's largest celebration is an annual affair that combines religion with culture and tradition, stuffing it all in a 9-day fiesta of biblical proportions."
8. T'BOLI TRIBAL - (South Cotabato) Third Week of September "The culture of this unique tribe is celebrated in South Cotabato."
9. KASADYA FESTIVAL - (Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte) 28-29 September 
10. ARAW NG SIQUIJOR - (Siquijor) Third Week of September "Solili street dancing depicts the marriage rituals of the locals in Siquijor."
11. BANIGAN FESTIVAL - (Basey, Samar) 28–-29 September 
12. D'DALAYLAY FESTIVAL - (Jalajala, Rizal) 29 September 

References:

Philippine Festivals
Monthly Celebrations
September

Some August Celebrations in the Philippines

1. PANGAPOG FESTIVAL - Samal Island, Davao 1-7 August This is a thanksgiving festival for a bountiful harvest highlighting the culture of the Sama, the indigenous people of Samal, as shown in the indigenous sports, and other culture-based competitions.
2. PALO-PALO or PALU-PALO FESTIVAL - Northern Province, Batanes 4-5 August Cultural presentation of the lifestyles of the Ivatans which are the inhabitants of the Philippines most remote Northern Province, Batanes.
3. MARANG FESTIVAL - Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte 5 August Locals celebrate the bountiful harvest of the fruit Marang.
4. KAADLAWAN HAN SAMAR - Catbalogan, Samar 11 August Marking the celebration of Samar's provincehood
5. PANGASINAN BAMBOO FESTIVAL - Calasiao and Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan 12 August Pangasinan Bamboo Festival August 12 This is a festival showcasing bamboo products and includes bamboo planting and film exhibitions. Venue: Calasiao and Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan.
6. KALIBONGAN FESTIVAL - Kidapawan City, Cotabato 14 August A gathering of tribal groups or Mindanao ethnolinguistic groups like the Bagobos and Manobos featuring horse fighting, a Manobo wedding and a blood compact ceremony in Kidapawan City.
7. PASAKA FESTIVAL - Tanuan, Leyte 14 August "Pasaka," the native word for Assumption, is a street spectacle in honor of Our Lady of Assumption.
8. LUBI-LUBI FESTIVAL - Calubian, Leyte 15 August Festivities in Calubian, Leyte, which focus on the various uses of coconut and its by-products in homage to Our Lady of Fatima and St. Roque.
9. RAJAH BAGUINDA FESTIVAL - Jolo, Sulu 2nd Week of August A three-day cultural show and festivites commemorating the arrival of Rajah Baguinda who was responsible for the spread of Islam and reinforcing the Sultanate Government in the Sulu Archipelago.
10. BANKATON - Lavezares, Northern Samar 20 August This is an annual boat racing contest celebrating the feast of Nuestra Señora de Salvacion, the town's Patroness.
11. KADAYAWAN SA DABAW FESTIVAL - Davao City 3rd week of August Davao's annual festival - a colorful occassion that lasts for five days - as a thanksgiving festival and a tribute to its indigenous peoples. Kadayawan is a native expression in Dabawnon tongue, which means "anything excellent that brings great fortune" from "dayaw" (good), describing a thing that is valuable and superior. Indeed, Davao teems with 'kadayawan,' from its delicious durian to pomelos to waling-waling, to its people. Included in the program is a two-hour showcase participated in by eighty (80) traditional artists belonging to the eight indigenous groups of Davao namely: the Manobo-Ubo, Ata-Matigsalog, Bagobo-Tagabawa, Bagobo-Guiangan, Kalagan, Maguindanao, Maranao and Tausug.
12. KAGAYHAAN or KAGAY-AN FESTIVAL - Cagayan de Oro City 26-28 August This festival is highlighted by streetdancing participated in by contingents from schools and civic organizations. FEAST DAY OF ST. AUGUSTINE | Thursday (Every 28th of August) | Cagayan de Oro City. Feast of St. Augustine in Cagayan de Oro City

References:

List of festivals in the Philippines
2014 Awesome Calendar of the Philippines: Plan Your Next Awesome Destination!  
Of Drum Beats, Colors and the Filipino Devotion: Philippine Festivals, Holidays and Events 2014
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS "Year 2012 - Visit Philippines 2012"  
PHILIPPINE festival
Festivals in the Philippines August

Some July Celebrations in the Philippines

July, aside from being declared as "Nutrition Month" (As mandated by the National Nutrition Council (NNC)) and "National Disaster Consciousness Month" (The National Disaster Consciousness Month celebration every July is mandated by virtue of Executive Order No. 137 dated August 10, 1999 in line with preparedness in facing calamities and disasters happening in every part of the country.), this post lists 12 festivals and holidays celebrated during the month of July in the Philippines.

1. July 1 - Davao Region Day | (Davao) A day commemorating the creation of the three Davao provinces from then a "single" Davao province, now Davao Region. This regular public holiday applies to the provinces of Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur and Davao Oriental only.
2. July 1 - Maramag Day | (Municipality of Maramag, Bukidnon) A day commemorating the recognition of Maramag, Bukidnon as a municipality by virtue of Executive Order 272, which was signed by President Carlos P. Garcia on July 1, 1956. This special non-working holiday applies only to the municipality of Maramag.
3. July 1 - Tagbilaran City Charter Day | (Tagbilaran City, Bohol) A day commemorating the creation of the City of Tagbilaran by virtue of Republic Act No. 4660 on July 1, 1966. This special non-working holiday applies only to Tagbilaran City.
4. July 2 - Pasig Foundation Day | (Pasig City, Metro Manila) This special non-working holiday applies to Pasig City only. Remembers the founding of the city in 1573.
5. July 5–8 - Kahumayan Festival | (Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte) The feast that is celebrated by Kapatagueños in honor of the staple that has enriched in thousands of lives particularly in Kapatagan Valley, Lanao del Norte. 
6. July 18 - T'nalak Festival | (South Cotabato) The T’nalak festivalival is an annual celebration that commemorates the Foundation Anniversary of the dynamic South Cotabato province amidst the dual presence of tradition and progress.
7. July 22 - Bohol Day | (Bohol) A day commemorating the creation of the Province of Bohol by virtue of Act 2711 on 10 March 1917. This special non-working holiday applies only to the whole Province of Bohol.
8. July 23 - Apolinario Mabini Day | (Tanauan, Batangas) This special working holiday applies to Tanauan, Batangas only.
9. July 23 - Batangas City Day or Batangas City Foundation Day | (Batangas City, Batangas) | This special non-working holiday applies to Batangas City in commemoration to its founding.
10. July 25 (and December 25) - Paaway sa Kabayo (Horsefight) | (Tanjay, Negros Oriental) | An exciting, thrilling and oftentimes bloody fight among studs for supremacy over a female horse. More than 100 horses have been trained solely for this twice a year event. This is a part of Sinulog de Tanjay or Saulog de Tanjay feast in Negros Oriental in honor of their patron saint, St. James the Greater. Paaway sa Kabayo can be witnessed every 25th of July and December.
11. July 27 - Iglesia ni Cristo' Day' | In keeping with Republic Act No. 9645, which was signed on June 12, 2009, July 27 was designated a special national working holiday every year since 2009, in honour of the foundation of the Iglesia ni Cristo in 1914.[10] The INC is the largest indigenous Christian church in Asia.
12. July 27 - Pantaleon "Leon Kilat" Villegas Day  | (Carcar, Cebu) Pantaleón Villegas y Soldi (July 27, 1873 – April 8, 1898) was the military leader who started the revolution Tres de Abril Revolt (April 3, 1898) in Cebu. He also led revolutionary groups in Panay and Negros Islands against the Spaniards. Leon Kilat was very popular for his valor and lightning speed thus the name Kilat amongst his fellow Cebuanos. He was also known for his amulets which gave his fellow Katipuneros courage in fighting the Spaniards. 

Image from: http://leon-kilat1898.blogspot.com/

References:

List of festivals in the Philippines
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
Public holidays in the Philippines
What are the monthly celebrations in the Philippines by months?
Cordillera Administrative Region
July 15 2014 declared a holiday in Cordillera region
Nutrition Month Philippines 2014
Nationwide quake drill set July 2 
CDRRMO prepares for National Disaster Consciousness Month 
2014 National Disaster Consciousness Month
DSWD and JICA team up to intensify disaster preparedness in PH
DENR to LGUs: Use geohazard maps for disaster management
Nationwide quake drill set July 2
OCD gears up to celebrate July as Disaster Consciousness Month
CALENDAR OF FESTIVITIES 
Davao City
Maramag, Bukidnon
Tagbilaran City prepares for its 48th Charter Day Celebration
July 2, 2014 Special Non-Working Holiday in Pasig City
THE KAHUMAYAN FESTIVAL
Kahumayan Festival in Kapatagan
Kahumayan Festival of Kapatagan 
Paaway sa Kabayo 
T’nalak Festival
Bohol Day 2008
Apolinario Mabini
SUBLIAN FESTIVAL 
Pantaleon Villegas better known as Leon Kilat 
Pantaleon Villegas, the man behind the mythical Leon Kilat 
Limpag: Kilat’s army arrives in Carcar, 113 years late 
The Fierce Lion of Visayas (The Struggle for Independence of Leon Kilat)
M – Leon Kilat Monument
The Assasination of Leon Kilat (Pantaleon Villegas) 
LEON KILAT PHILIPPINE REVOLUTIONARY HERO 
Pantaleón Villegas y Soldi
The story of the Cebuano revolutionary leader named Leon Kilat and Cebu's participation in the revolution of 1898

Ramadan 2014 Started Already

1. Ramadan started already on 28 June 2014.
2. For 29 to 30 days, all Muslims perform the Sawm, or fasting or consuming food, drinking liquids, smoking, and engaging in sexual relations.
3. All Muslims fast and practice abstinence from dawn until sunset and breaking the fast at about 6 p.m. 
4. Muslims break their fast with a light meal called Iftar.
5. Sawm or fasting is considered as one of the “Five Pillars of Islam"
6. Ramadan marks the anniversary of the Quran, the Muslim’s Holy Book being revealed to Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
7. Ramadan starts with the sighting of the new moon. It starts at sunset, or “rukya,” when the moon is spotted, and goes on until the next new moon appears.
8. Ramadhan is the ninth month of the Hijra or the Islamic calendar.
9. Ramadan starts with the celebration called Hilal consisting of feasting and prayer.
10. A typical Ramadan day of a Muslim would start very early in the morning at around 3:00am to eat Suhoor (also called Shuhur) or the pre-dawn meal consumed before the Fajr (dawn) prayer.
11. The Holy month or Ramadan ends with the three-day (3-day) Eid’l Fitr or Eid al-Fitr Festival, which is sometimes abbreviated as Eid and marks the beginning of the month Shawwal. Salatul Eid is a special prayer done on the day of the Eid al-Fitr.
12. Hariraya Puwasa or Hari Raya Puasa or the end of Ramadan will be on 28 July 2014.

Image from http://www.coolfreeimages.net/ramdan.php

References:

 

Ramadan 2014 Starts Saturday, June 28, 2014
Filipino Muslims begin Ramadan fast Sunday
When is the End of Ramadan (Eid’l Fitr) 2014 in the Philippines?
Eidul Fitr 2014
Ramadan Mubarak 2014
Ramadan Mubarak!
Ramadan
Ramadan Free Images

Some June Celebrations in the Philippines

1. BILANG-BILANG ABAYAN FESTIVAL
   Balangay Taft, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
   June 01
2. SAKAY-SAKAY ABAYAN (FLUVIAL PROCESSION)
   Barangay Taft, Surigao City
   June 1
3. INDEPENDENCE DAY (BAGUIO CITY)
   Baguio City
   June 12 
4. BATTLE OF BESANG PASS
   Cervantes, Ilocos Sur
   June 14
5. DORONG FESTIVAL
   Kapatagan, Digos City
   June 16
6. CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY CHARTER DAY
   Cagayan de Oro City
   June 15
7. RIZAL DAY
   Calamba, Laguna
   June 19
8. PAGADIAN CITY CHARTER DAY
   Pagadian City
   June 21
9. CALUMPIT "LIBAD" FESTIVAL_
   Calumpit, Bulacan
   June 23
10. KALIGUAN FLUVIAL FESTIVAL
    Cagwait, Surigao del Sur
    June 24
11. ARAW NG MARAMAG
    MARAMAG, BUKIDNON
    June 27
12. SUGBONGCOGONTOWN FIESTA / SACRED HEART
    OF JESUS
    SUGBONGCOGON, MISAMIS ORIENTAL
    June 29 

References:

LIST OF FESTIVITIES

Tribeca Film Festival 2014

This is a late post already.

1. Tribeca Film Festival was founded in 2002.
2. Its founders were Jane Rosenthal, Robert De Niro and Craig Hatkoff.
3. Its mission is "to enable the international film community and the general public to experience the power of film by redefining the film festival experience." (wikipedia)
4. Its vision is to make New York City a major filmmaking center.
5. Its goal is to contribute for the long-term recovery of lower Manhattan.
6. It includes documentary films, narrative films, short films and family-friendly films as a line-up for its program.
7. Tribeca Cinema is a former theater which was bought by Robert De Niro at the end of 2003 and became one of the venues of the festival.
8. Tribeca Film Festival expanded internationally in 2006 which started by bringing films to the Rome Film Fest and was awarded the first ever "Steps and Stars" award, presented on the Spanish Steps.
9. Barron's list of the world's top 25 philanthropists in 2009 named Rosenthal, Hatkoff and De Niro number 14 on their list for their role in regenerating post-September 11 economy of Tribeca.
10. Tribeca Film Festival is currently run as a business by Tribeca Enterprises as of 2010.
11. L.A. Noire became the first video game to be recognized by the Tribeca Film Festival.
12. The 13th annual edition of Tribeca Film Festival on 2014 introduced a new award which was the "Best Narrative Editing" sponsored by Manhattan Edit Workshop.

Below are the 12 Documentary Films shown on the 13th Tribeca Film Festival:

1. 1971 Directed and written by Johanna Hamilton, co-written by Gabriel Rhodes 
2. Ballet 422 Directed by Jody Lee Lipes
3. Dior and I (Dior et moi) Directed and written by Frederic Tcheng
4. Fishtail Directed and written by Andrew Renzi, co-written by Tylee Abbott
5. Garnet’s Gold Directed by Ed Perkins
6. Mala Mala Directed by Dan Sickles and Antonio Santini
7. Misconception Directed by Jessica Yu
8. Ne Me Quitte Pas Directed and written by Sabine Lubbe Bakker and Niels van Koevorden Best Editing in a Documentary Feature
9. Point and Shoot Directed and written by Marshall Curry Best Documentary Feature
10. Regarding Susan Sontag Directed and written by Nancy Kates, co-written by John Haptas Special Jury Mention
11. Tomorrow We Disappear Directed by Jimmy Goldblum and Adam Weber
12. Virunga Directed and written by Orlando von Einsiedel

Below are the 12 Documentary Films shown on the 13th Tribeca Film Festival:

1. Brides (Patardzlebi) Directed and written by Tinatin Kajrishvili
2. Five Star Directed and written by Keith Miller Best Editing in a Narrative Feature Film Edited by Keith Miller
3. Gabriel Directed and written by Lou Howe
4. Glass Chin Directed and written by Noah Buschel
5. Goodbye to All That Directed and written by Angus MacLachlan Best Actor in a Narrative Feature Film Paul Schneider as Otto Wall
6. Gueros Directed and written by Alonso Ruizpalacios, co-written by Gibran Portela Best Cinematography in a Narrative Feature Film Cinematography by Damian García
7. Human Capital (Il capitale umano) Directed and written by Paolo Virzì, co-written by Francesco Bruni and Francesco Piccolo Best Actress in a Narrative Feature Film Valeria Bruni Tedeschi as Carla
8. The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq (L'Enlevement de Michel Houellebecq) Directed and written by Guillaume Nicloux Best Screenplay for a Narrative Feature Film
9. ​Loitering with Intent Directed by Adam Rapp, written by Michael Godere and Ivan Martin
10. Something Must Break (Nanting Maste Ga Sonder) Directed and written by Ester Martin Bergsmark, co-written by Eli Leven
11. X/Y Directed and written by Ryan Piers Williams
12. Zero Motivation Directed and written by Talya Lavie The Founders Award for Best Narrative Feature

For other awards, click here.

Screenshot of the TFF 2014 at tribecafilm.com

References:

Tribeca Film Festival
Tribeca Film Festival Documentaries 2014Tribeca Film Festival Narrative Films 2014
TFF 2014 Award Winners

Some May Celebrations in the Philippines

 Some popular festivals celebrated during the month of May in the Philippines.

1. Pattaraday Festival - May 1–5 Santiago City, Isabela - It is celebrated during the foundation day of the City of Santiago in Isabela and the word Pattaraday means Unity in Ybanag language.
2. Panagat Festival - May 2–8 Buruanga, Aklan - It is celebrated as a Thanksgiving to St. Nuestra de Lourdes for a very abundant fishing harvest, hence, it is also known as Fishing Festival in the town of Buruanga, Aklan.
3. Binatbatan Festival of the Arts - First week of May, Vigan - It is a long week celebration started in 1993 by the Save Vigan Ancestral Homes Association, Inc. (SVAHAI) for promoting cultural awarenes in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.
4. Obando Fertility Rites - May 17, 18 & 19 Obando, Bulacan - It is a very well-known festival in the town of Obando in Bulacan especially for childless couples hoping and praying while dancing in order to please the Virgin of Salambao, San Pascual de Bailon and Sta. Clara.
5. Domorokdok Festival - May 4 Botolan, Zambales - It coincides with the feast of Sta. Monica and the term Domorokdok is a Zambal word the means dance and the dance originated from Barangay San Miguel and the festival promotes unity and cooperation among Botolan residents.
6. Bariw Festival - May 14–15 Nabas, Aklan - It is celebrated to commemorate the patron saint of the town of Nabas in Aklan, St. Isidore the Farmer.
7. Pahiyas Festival - May 15, Lucban, Quezon - Its official longer name is Lucban San Isidro Pahiyas Festival and is also an annual celebration for the patron saint of farmers, San Isidro, and it highlights the town's usage of "kiping" to decorate the houses in Lucban, Quezon.
8. Agawan Festival - May 15, Sariaya, Quezon - It is another commemorative festival to San Isidro De Labrador for the bountiful harvests the townspeople in Sariaya, Quezon experience.
9. Araquio Festival - First Week of May, Gen.Tinio, Nueva Ecija - It is an annual celebration in the town of Gen Tinio in Nueva Ecija that has a re-enactment of the finding of the Holy Cross of Jesus Christ by St. Helena and her son, the Emperor Constantine.
10. Mardigra (Mardi Gras) Festival - May 30, Lucena City, Quezon - It was first celebrated in 1987 which usually starts in May 27 and ends in May 30 to honor the patron saint, St. Ferdinand, and is almost similar to Mardi Gras in Brazil.
11. Samahang Bulaklakan Festival - Last Sunday of May, Siniloan, Laguna - It started in 1914 in the town of Siniloan in Laguna to honor the Virgin Mary of Flowers or Nuestra Senora De Las Flores. 
12. Tapusan Float Parade Festival - May 31, Alitagtag, Batangas - It is celebrated in the town of Alitagtag in Batangas in honor of the Holy Cross and it also incorporates "Santacruzan".

References:

Festivals in the Philippines
PATTARADAY FESTIVAL - ARAW NG SANTIAGO
Panagat Festival Festivals and Fairs
Viva Vigan Festival of the Arts
Obando Fertility Dance (Obando, Bulacan)
Domorokdok Festival in Botolan
Municipality of Nabas Bariw Festival! 
Pahiyas Festival
Agawan Festival in Sariaya
Araquio Festival
'Mardi Gras' in Lucena  
About Samahang Bulaklakan
May 31 – Feast of “Tapusan”